My Begining

Sunday, February 26, 2006

Just in case anyone was wondering:

I couldn't be happier.
Life is wonderful.

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Damn...what a wicked birthday I've had. It has been truely amazing. Four days of insanity, intensity, and massive drunkeness. Started drinking wednesday night at Brews with elia and noah, and continued until late saturday night. Mirraculously, I made it through all 4 nights without vomiting once (which is more than can be said for Rob). Thursday I got jenna from the greyhound station, and she's staying with us until monday. Thursday night, Noah took me to the Buxton Inn, which was very enjoyable. Afterwards we played heroscape/watched Fresh Prince/drank with Jenna, Elia and Laura. We then raised the priate flag from the 3rd story window of the library. My one goal for my 21st was to raise the pirate flag on campus, and we did it!!

On Friday Matt, Rob, Mark, and Tracy all came down and much drinking and hilarity ensued. I love those guys, they're all such fun. And Elia and Jenna got along well with all of them, so it was great. Saturday we went down to brews. Most of the people there at first were jenna's friends who I didn't really know/have anything to say to. So for a while there I was feeling a bit awkward. But Noah came, and things got better. And then PHIL AND KIM CAME!! I had hoped they would come, but I hadn't heard from them for weeks, so I wasn't sure. I was so happy to see them, they are the best. I missed Phil and his crazy antics. Oh, and they are officially getting married! Elia and I are going to be bridesmaids, and Noah and John will be groomsmen. It's so exciting! We came back to the room and hung out and played some heroscape. It was an excellent night.

However, today I'm really hurting. Literally hurting. I feel like I could sleep for days. I was going to have a night cap tonight so I could say I drank for 5 nights in a row, but I think if I have one more drink I will die. I feel like an old alcoholic man. No more 4 day binges for a while. I'm getting too old for this.

Oh, I auditioned for the campus radio station, and I got accepted! Yay! I'm really excited about it.

Anyway...it's been an amazing few days. Thanks to everyone who came out, bought me a drink, said happy birthday, facebooked me, celebrated with me. I love all you guys, and you have made this the best birthday ever.

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Wow, I have had the most amazing day. As you may or may not know, I've been working on bringing the film Afro-Punk to Denison, along with the director James Spooner. I found out about the movie while doing research for a class (I stumbled across the website...Afropunk.com). I imediatly thought it looked awsome, and wanted to see it. I also thought that a lot of other people on campus would be interested, because it seemed to attract a wide audiance. Anyway, I spent a lot of time and effort trying to find a sponsor/contacting the production company/advertising, and today it all payed off.

At 5:00 today I got to have dinner with the director along with a few other students and the cinema department faculty. We went to the Granville Inn, which is undoubtedly the ritzest place I've ever eaten! I got a greally great chicken and orzo plate ($25, and it was one of the cheaper meals!!) and an awsome pecan/carmel trouffle for dessert. James was so cool. He was very friendly and aproachable, and the entire dinner we had amazing conversations. We students asked him all sorts of questions, and he was full of interesting things to say, and he was very engaging. We talked about everything from filmmaking to the current state of punk.

After dinner, we all went up the hill for the screening of the movie. It's a documentary about black kids in the punk scene. It was really good. It was interesting and controversial and ultimatly encouraging. Afterwards James did a Q&A, and the audiance seemed just as interested and engaged as he was! Oh, and I bought a t-shirt that says "some sistahas wanna rock...afro-punk"! Might wear it tomorrow!

I find it just amazing that he had no formal training. He said he just wanted to make the movie, so he did! That is so inspiring for me. It really makes me realize that I've got to just go for it. I can do it, but I've got to be ballsy, take some risks, roll up my sleves, and be willing to struggle a little.

I'm just on this awsome high from this fantastic evening. I feel so lucky and blessed to be at a school where I have opprotunities like this. This was definantly one of the best denison events I've ever attended!